Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for plastic plumbing fixtures demonstrated steady growth from 2018 to 2021, with its value increasing from 379 million US dollars to 617 million US dollars. This upward trajectory indicated strong underlying demand within the construction and renovation sectors during these years.

This growth phase was interrupted in 2022 as the market size declined to 567 million US dollars, followed by a sharp contraction to 330 million US dollars in 2023. The downward trend continued into 2024, with the market value falling further to 286 million US dollars. The recent decline was driven by increased production costs stemming from global volatility in raw material prices, particularly for copper and brass, and by the industry's adaptation to European legislative bans on lead, which necessitated changes in materials and manufacturing processes.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of plastic plumbing fixtures has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 829.6 million US dollars, marking an 8.5% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, the volume of plastic plumbing fixtures exported from Germany declined. In 2020, Germany exported 78 925 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 1.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 79 703 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 5.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's plastic plumbing fixtures exports reached a diverse range of buyers. France accounted for 13.5% of export volumes, the Netherlands for 8.5%, and Poland for 7.1%. Together, these three countries contributed 29.0% of total exports, with many other nations holding smaller but significant shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Germany's plastic plumbing fixtures exports stood at 669.4 million US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 680.5 million US dollars, followed by a 2.1% decline in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Switzerland were the top buyers of German plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms. France contributed 10.7% of export value, Italy 10.6%, and Switzerland 9.9%. Their combined share was 31.2% of total exports, highlighting a diversified export structure with many other countries involved.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports plumbing fixtures of plastics to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes remained virtually unchanged compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 49 123 tonnes, followed by a 2.5% decrease in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 0.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures were highly diversified in terms of volume. Poland accounted for 20.2% of imports, China for 13.8%, and Egypt for 12.5%. Together, these three countries made up 46.5% of total import volumes, while the remaining 53.5% was distributed among numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Germany's plastic plumbing fixtures imports reached 367.1 million US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 7.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for Germany's plastic plumbing fixtures imports in value terms was broad from 2017 to 2020. Austria accounted for 13.8% of import value, Poland for 13.1%, and Switzerland for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 39.3% of total imports, with the remaining 60.7% shared among many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020